Amelia County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, Plan of the new courthouse, 1791.

Location of collection:

Library of Virginia

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Richmond, VA 23219

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Summary

Creator:

Amelia County (Va.). Circuit Court.

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

Amelia County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, Plan of the new courthouse, 1791, consists of one-page specifications with a small attached drawing depicting a T-shaped courthouse building. The drawing shows jury rooms flanking the central courtroom. Also included is the bond for the construction by John Booker, Sr., William Cross Craddock, and John Booker, Jr.

Biographical / historical:

Amelia County was formed in 1734 from Brunswick and Prince George counties.

Acquisition information:

This item came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Amelia County under accession 40724.

Physical location:

Library of Virginia

Physical description:

2 pages

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Architecture -- Virginia -- Amelia County -- 18th century.
Courthouses. -- Virginia -- Amelia County -- Designs and plans.
Architectural drawings -- Virginia -- Amelia County.
Specifications -- Virginia -- Amelia County.